Variety traits
Vining habit is a descriptive indicator of plant architecture characterizing a cultivar's ability to produce long lateral shoots. This trait is typical for cucurbits and is taken into account when planning planting patterns and cultivation methods.
Mentioned in descriptions 6 098 varieties reference book.
Vining habit is a colloquial term for a plant's appearance, indicating the presence of long lateral shoots or vines. In professional breeding, this trait is evaluated through morphological parameters, such as main stem length, branching intensity, and overall bush shape, which are recorded in DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability) protocols.
These parameters are assessed using metric units of length, the number of lateral shoots, or scoring scales adopted by specific testing centers. There is no standardized universal vining index, so the assessment is always specific to the characteristics of the botanical taxon.
The expression of this trait depends on the interaction between the cultivar's genotype and environmental conditions, including plant density, nutrition regime, and moisture. When selecting a cultivar, agronomists are advised to refer to the official description of the habit, as the degree of vining directly affects the required spacing and the choice of agrotechnical practices, such as the use of trellises.
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera
Cobia, Barnell L.|Winter Garden, FL
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Domaine Public (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
Werner Kordes / Reimer Kordes / Wilhelm Kordes
Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
Ludwig Kientzler
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
HAO-DEMETER Institute of Viticulture, Vegetable Crops and Floriculture
Verbena L. · Vervain
Carla Moonen
Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia
Priscilla Grace Kerley
Rosa L. · Rose
Reimer Kordes
Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia
SUNTORY FLOWERS LIMITED|KEISEI ROSE NURSERIES,INC.
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
Domaine Public (FR)
Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
Ludwig Kientzler
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Euonymus L. · Spindle
BOOMKWEKERIJ BOLWIJN BV
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
HAO-DEMETER Vine, Fruit Trees and Vegetable Research Institute
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
NOVARTIS SEEDS
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Service Officiel de Controle (FR)
Agrostis capillaris L. · Common bent
D J Van der Have BV (NL)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, PGG Wrightson Seeds Ltd.
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
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